2 x Gatwick would be nice, and there should still be good demand in the region given the loss of SNN - LHR. But FRs previous history on the route has proven to be purely tactical. So not surprising, they have to do something with all those aircraft.
Looking at the UK CAA stats January FR loads are down but not unusually so for time of year and current economic climate. XL haven't had a massive start considering how many previously used the route, however it's only 2 months in with summer to come, they are still a new brand in the Irish market and the times are a bit random.
Bmi Baby are adding an extra Sunday flight to MAN. The airports phase 1 departure terminal expansion got the go ahead this week also, it will increase the passenger handling capacity to 800,000.
Last edited by sawtooth; 27th Feb 2008 at 08:28.